Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to news that the FDA has approved the drug Cobenfy (KarXT) for schizophrenia
Scientists comment on the FDA approving Cobenfy (KarXT) for schizophrenia. Prof Oliver Howes, Professor of Molecular Psychiatry, Institute of … read more
expert reaction to modelling study looking at whether protection against measles from the MMR vaccine decreases over time
A modelling study published in the Lancet Public Health looks at long term MMR vaccine waning. Prof Alex Richter, British Society … read more
Modelling study looking at whether protection from the MMR vaccine wanes over time
The vast majority of cases of measles in England are in unvaccinated children and young people and outbreaks are always … read more
expert reaction to WHO data on adolescent social media use and gaming
Data published by the World Health Organisation looks at adolescent social media use and gaming. Prof Ben Carter, Professor … read more
The Parkinson’s research landscape
Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, affecting around 153,000 people in the UK. It affects the … read more
expert reaction to 6-month follow up of phase 2 trial of psilocybin versus escitalopram for depression
A follow up of a phase 2 trial published in eClinicalMedicine looks at the effect of psilocybin versus escitalopram for depression. … read more
expert reaction to study on genetic tracing at the Huanan Seafood market to investigate possible COVID virus origins
A study published in Cell traces market wildlife to investigate COVID-19 origins. Prof James Wood, Infectious Disease Epidemiologist at the University … read more
Comparative effects of pharmacological interventions for the acute management of migraine attacks in adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Migraines are a highly prevalent condition and are among the leading causes of disability worldwide. Numerous oral drugs with different mechanisms … read more
expert reaction to a study in The Lancet Neurology looking at the global burden of stroke
This study looked at the burden of stroke on society, which is the incidence, death rate and the number of … read more
expert reaction to network meta-analysis of medicines for migraine
A study published in The BMJ reviews various drug interventions for the acute management of migraines. Dr. Eloisa Rubio-Beltran, Migraine Trust … read more
expert comment on XEC COVID-19 variant
Scientists comment on the new COVID-19 variant, XEC. Prof Francois Balloux, Professor of Computational Systems Biology and Director, UCL … read more
expert reaction to systematic review claiming that there is reassuring evidence that paternal exposure to antiseizure medication doesn’t pose major risk to offspring
A systematic review published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry looks at antiseizure medication and its risk to … read more
expert reaction to study looking at food processing levels and type 2 diabetes incidence
A study published in the Lancet Regional Health – Europe looks at food processing and the risk of type 2 diabetes. … read more
expert reaction to Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the NHS in England
Scientists comment on Lord Darzi’s report on the NHS England. Professor Gillian Leng CBE, President of the Royal Society … read more
expert reaction to the release of the annual Home Office statistics on animal research
Scientists comment on annual statistics on animal research, published by the Home Office. Professor Clare Stanford (UCL), Chair of … read more
expert reaction to AstraZeneca’s new AI technology MILTON that claims to predict >1,000 diseases before diagnosis
A study published in Nature Genetics looks at AstraZeneca’s AI tool that could predict up to 1000 diseases before diagnosis. Prof … read more
expert reaction to modelling study looking at effects and cost-effectiveness of statins in the over-70s in the UK
A study published in Heart looks at looks at the effects and cost effectiveness of statins in over-70s. Dr Gavin … read more
expert reaction to conference abstract from a phase 1 study on safety, tolerability and weight reduction of a once-a-day weight loss tablet, amycretin, being presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes
A conference abstract presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes looks at a study of a once-a-day … read more
expert reaction to study looking at obesity drug liraglutide in children aged 6-12, as published in the NEJM; and also being presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes Obesity (EASD)*
A study published in the NEJM and being presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes Obesity looks at … read more
expert reaction to proposed ban on disposable vapes
Irish scientists comment on a proposed ban on disposable vapes. Dr Jason Power, University of Limerick, said: “From a … read more